Hello, and welcome
I’m Carly L. Bodnar, a stage & screen director, coach/consultant, and artist.
Throughout my career, three things have guided me and my work - creativity, connection, and compassion.
My creativity doesn’t fit neatly into a single box. It manifests itself in many different ways, including directing theater and film, acting, producing, teaching, and coaching. (And sometimes making seashell jewelry and candles!) Even in administrative or service roles, I’ve used my creativity for problem-solving and communicating effectively. Each new creative pursuit builds on my experiences, while allowing me to grow and challenge myself in new, exciting ways.
Regardless of how my creativity is manifesting, it’s driven by a desire to create connection. I love connecting with people, whether it’s with a huge audience watching a production I directed, or one-on-one over post-show drinks. I direct theater and film to spark a connection between artists and audiences. I teach to connect people with each other, so new creative communities can grow. I coach to help others connect with themselves, and the inherent power and creativity they have within.
All of this connection is in service of creating compassion. Storytelling is about being witnessed - we all want to be seen, understood, accepted. This focus on compassion and empathy informs the way I direct and coach. I always strive to witness, understand, and accept, which influences how I interact with colleagues and clients, and the type of work I create.
Thanks to these three ideas, my career has spanned multiple forms and followed several paths. As I continue my journey with a focus on directing and coaching, I know they will keep on guiding me to create and do work that is meaningful and necessary.
Throughout my career, three things have guided me and my work - creativity, connection, and compassion.
My creativity doesn’t fit neatly into a single box. It manifests itself in many different ways, including directing theater and film, acting, producing, teaching, and coaching. (And sometimes making seashell jewelry and candles!) Even in administrative or service roles, I’ve used my creativity for problem-solving and communicating effectively. Each new creative pursuit builds on my experiences, while allowing me to grow and challenge myself in new, exciting ways.
Regardless of how my creativity is manifesting, it’s driven by a desire to create connection. I love connecting with people, whether it’s with a huge audience watching a production I directed, or one-on-one over post-show drinks. I direct theater and film to spark a connection between artists and audiences. I teach to connect people with each other, so new creative communities can grow. I coach to help others connect with themselves, and the inherent power and creativity they have within.
All of this connection is in service of creating compassion. Storytelling is about being witnessed - we all want to be seen, understood, accepted. This focus on compassion and empathy informs the way I direct and coach. I always strive to witness, understand, and accept, which influences how I interact with colleagues and clients, and the type of work I create.
Thanks to these three ideas, my career has spanned multiple forms and followed several paths. As I continue my journey with a focus on directing and coaching, I know they will keep on guiding me to create and do work that is meaningful and necessary.
Director | Coach | Artist
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ArtisticI started my artistic journey as an actor, performing in both traditional plays and devised works and studying a variety of acting techniques. I’ve also shared my knowledge as a teaching artist through various regional theater education programs, and am discovering a new passion for writing fiction and screenplays.
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